Bob Harkins, Ed.D.
Associate Vice President for Campus Safety and Security (AVPCSS)

On September 1, 2005, Bob Harkins became the AVP for Campus Safety & Security. With over 12 years extensive knowledge of leading the Campus Safety & Security programs at two major universities, Bob is coordinating the activities of Parking and Transportation Services, Environmental Health and Safety, Fire Prevention Services, and the University of Texas Police Department. He spent 27 years in the Army, retiring as a Colonel. He was awarded 2 silver Stars for valor and 2 Purple Hearts. Bob was awarded his Doctorate from Pittsburgh University in 1998. Bob continuously plans the steps toward a more safe, secure and pedestrian-friendly campus by implementing alternative transportation programs to make the UT campus a safer place to work and visit.

Bobby Stone, B.A.
Associate Director

Bobby serves the university well in his position as associate director of PTS. He began his career with PTS as a cashier and watched the first garage open during his seventeen years with this department. His experience in the operations of all the garages on campus and in other leadership areas is highly valued.

Beth Woods, B.S.
Executive Assistant

Beth Woods has 12 years of experience providing administrative support to executives on campus. She assists the Associate Vice President by communicating regularly with various UT administrative offices regarding campus safety and security matters.

Jamie Woods
Senior Administrative Associate

Jeff Byrd
Accountant I

Robert Codner
Coordinator, The University Student Shuttle Bus System

Robert began his career with Capital Metro in 1986. Robert has worked for the transportation authority in customer service, finance, treasury, as an alternative transportation supervisor, operations supervisor, and in October 2006, became the contracted services coordinator. In his current position, Robert serves as Capital Metro’s liaison to UT Parking and Transportation Services and The University of Texas at Austin.  Robert is responsible for contract oversight of the university, First Transit, Veolia Transportation, Capital Area Rural Transportation, Austin Independent School District, and E-Bus.  Robert’s office is on the UT campus and he can be reached at (512) 232-1480 or e-mail at shuttle@www.utexas.edu.